Dear Santa

How are you? How is Mrs. Claus? And all the reindeer? I hope everyone is doing fine and not working too hard. I'm really looking forward to your visit. I've been a good Kokopelli this year. I didn't complain once when Terri made me ride on the front of her bike in torrential rains on the way to Edmonton. I didn't even squeak when she would wring me out after one of these rides. I hope you agree that this warrants a really nice gift or two. Here is a picture of me from last Christmas with my stocking. I was very excited to receive my very first present from you last year! I wear my bling bear all the time.

Since this is my first letter to you, I wasn't sure what to write. I didn't want to seem rude by asking for things, but Terri says it's okay to tell you what I would like. If it's not any trouble, I would like a rain coat. I'm sure Terri will take me on more bike rides, and, as I discovered, she doesn't always take cover from the rain. I would really like some aviator goggles too! They would help keep the dust out of my eyes on bike rides and I'd look SO cool in them! All the other Kokopellis would be very jealous!

I hope the next couple of weeks go well for you and your elves. I will make sure I'm fast asleep before you come to our house. I'll leave out some egg nog and cookies for you. Terri says you sometimes like rum in your egg nog because it can get really cold on the sleigh. I'll make sure she gets some for you.

Thank you very much.

Merry Christmas!

Love, Joe